Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 doesn't require reflexes, says player who beat the game without dodges or parries

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 doesn't require reflexes, says player who beat the game without dodges or parries

Yes, yes, I'm opting for the scoundrel's gambit and reporting on a Reddit post. Of a self-imposed challenge run, no less! But I adored the bejeezus out of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and figured this was worth sharing in case it convinces a couple of you to give it a go. Redditor HunterIV4 has chronicled their journey to beat the RPG without dodging, parrying, or even using the powerful gradient parries, in a bid to show that Sekiro reflexes ar…

In the third attempt Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 reached the top position in the British charts.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 review - Je Suis-koden

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 shouldn’t be this good. On paper, a traditional turn-based RPG with souls-like influences fused into its design, a relatively short time-to-complete playtime, and a decadently French direction sounds like a recipe for chaos. Somehow, though, developer Sandfall Interactive has managed to combine all of its ideas into a harmonious experience with its debut effort. It says a lot when the end result is so good, so exquisi…